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Looking to achieve better flexibility? Through several different variations of classes such as yoga and pilates, and tai chi, you can make it happen. Flexibility training is important to any workout routine because it gives you a chance to stretch and warm up your muscles. It can also help you improve your balance and posture.
Promote relaxation and improve your range of motion
Improve athletic performance and activities of daily living
Combine with cardio training for added health benefits
Reduce the risk of pain and injury from other high impact
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Flexibility Training Classes
Aqua Fit
A combination of Cardio and Strength Training that gives you a fun total body workout in the water.
Aqua Grooves
Join the dance party and get a great cardio workout with energizing dance moves. This class is a high energy cardiovascular workout that is easy on the joints.
Aqua Strength
Enjoy this low intensity, strength-based class that gives you a full body workout in the low impact environment of the Therapy Pool.
Balance Challenge
Focus on balance, breathing techniques, and relaxation while using the barre and other equipment. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Barre
Combines Pilates, Dance, and Functional Fitness Training. Using a ballet barre/light weights, challenge and engage your entire body and mind. Shoes optional. Grippy socks are recommended to keep from sliding.
Chair Yoga
This class is a gentle form of yoga. You will practice yoga sitting in a chair or standing using the chair for support. Complicated maneuvers and complex movements are NOT present in this class. The chair is used due to the difficulty in getting up and down off the floor. You will learn many yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation and ways of relaxation with the aid of a chair. (55 minutes)
Core Conditioning
Strength, core, and balance using light weights or body weight as resistance on the floor with a mat, and standing positions.
Flex & Foam
Learn the science behind effective myofascial massage as you reduce inflammation and loosen tight tissue. (55 minutes)
LesMills Virtual BODYBALANCE
A yoga-based class that will improve your mind, and body through elements of breathing exercises, Tai Chi and Pilates.
LesMills Virtual BODYCOMBAT
A non-contact, high-energy, Martial Arts inspired workout featuring moves from Karate, Taekwondo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Capoeira, and Kung Fu.
LesMills Virtual SH'BAM
SH'BAM™ is a fun-loving, insanely addictive dance workout. Your instructor will guide you through simple, sassy dance moves, all set to a party playlist.
LesMills Virtual SPRINT
A high-intensity, low-impact workout combining bursts of intensity with periods of rest.
LesMills Virtual TRIP
A fully immersive workout experience that combines a 40-minute multi-peak cycling workout with a journey through digitally-created worlds.
Mat Pilates
Lengthen and strengthen. Join us for a mind-body connection with movements that will provide a full body workout.
Yoga
For all levels. This class helps create flexibility, strength, and harmony in the body. It also connects mind and spirit by including gentle stretches, breathing techniques and simple meditation.